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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.11, 1,052.55 and 600.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.11, 1,052.55 and 600.05 is: 899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.11 : 1,052.55 = 600.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.11/1,052.55 = 600.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.11x = 1,052.55 × 600.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.11x = 631,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,577.36/702.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.55

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